More California inflation relief payments are going out. Here’s when the last checks will arrive

Wondering where your California Middle Class Tax Refund is? For many Californians, it’ll be in the mail soon.

The final inflation relief refund debit cards will be mailed by no later than Jan. 14, according to the California Franchise Tax Board.

Thus far, the state has issued more than 7 million direct deposits and sent out more than 8.3 million debit cards, totaling more than $8.3 billion and benefiting more than 29 million Californians and their dependents. The program, passed by state lawmakers last summer, is funded for $9.5 billion.

The program started handing out money to Californians via direct deposit in early October, with debit cards starting to go out later than month.

The last wave of debit cards, for those direct deposit recipients who have changed their banking information since filing their 2020 tax return, will be mailed out between Dec. 17 and Jan. 14. The board advises that it can take up to two weeks for the cards to come in the mail.

Am I eligible for the Middle Class Tax Refund?

You’re qualified for the tax refund if you meet the following requirements:

What are the income limits?

Single people earning $75,000 or less are eligible for the full payment, as are joint-filers earning less than $150,000.

Single filers earning up to $250,000 are eligible for some payment, while heads of households or joint filers earning up to $500,000 also will receive a partial payment.

How much will I get in the refund?

It depends on how you filed and how much you made, but the refund will range in size from $200 to $1,050.

What happens if I have an issue with my card?

The state maintains a 24-hour hotline at 1-800-240-0223 where you can get assistance with activating the card, request a replacement or report a lost or stolen card.